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Dogs Have A Unique Place In The Family

     Dogs are amazing creatures. Calling them animals would be accurate, but can still feel unfair. They're members of the family in a very real and immediate way. When one comes home after a long day, everyone in the family will be happy to hear the car pull up. But it's usually the family dog who's going to be first to the door. Likewise he's the last to sit looking mournfully out when someone heads out for the day. A dog's entire life is centered around his family. He'd quite literally give anything to keep his family safe. Obviously few dogs will have the chance to put that into effect though. Humans do have a chance to repay that intent though. People will always be able to offer up some protection to their dogs simply by providing food and shelter. But this is really just a drop in the bucket when it comes to the overall dangers that a dog faces in his life. The biggest danger to a dog is the outside world as a whole. The world past the boundaries of the front lawn can be a dangerous place for a dog. But at the same time being able to observe that world is quite important to a dog's overall happiness. Most dog owners find themselves wondering if there might be a way of balancing those two needs.

Balancing safety and freedom

     A recent invention does offer the key to balancing freedom and safety for a dog. A hidden pet fence is a way to tell dogs where they are and aren't allowed to go. It's a hidden system that sits underneath the edge of one's lawn. When a dog comes near that boundary he'll receive a signal telling him he's not allowed to go any further. This keeps him safe from all the dangers of the world. But at the same time he can still enjoy looking at and smelling everything which goes by.